Hello,I do not post much because I am the slowest typer in the world! But I am totally inspired by all the threads and pictures.I thought I would start my own for one because I am so Freakin excited and two I hope to help anyone else that is looking into plasic surgery.I went for my consult yesterday and I have an Appt for Feb 22cd!!!! I had lapband in March/07 with a starting weight of 226 (5' 6").I am now down to 150...5lbs from goal.He said I would lose another 10lbs with surgery!!!! I am having a full extended tummy tuck.Lipo of the thighs,hips and back.Also a breast lift,I had augmentation in 2000 but have breastfed two kids since then .So now I basically just have big boobs hanging south!My cost is $11,200.I am so excited I can hardly stand it!!! I have always had a stomach even before I got heavey so I can't even begin to imagine what a flat stomach feels like! I am not shy so I will definitaly post before and after pictures.He said I will have to go home with a foley for two days and drains for two weeks.My husband and I are both nurses so we will be fine with that.I just wanted to share and hope I help someone along the way......~Amy~

Looking foward to seeing your transofrmation!!!!

Good luck!! Cant wait to see your pictures and hear how things go!

Best of luck Amy! Let us know how it all went when you feel up to posting

Best of luck to you! You're in my thoughts and prayers!

Hi Amy! I'm waiting with baited breath for the outcome. My girlfriend at work is still THRILLED with her TT from Dr. Adam (done 12-14) and she looks GREAT. Can't wait to get your take on it!

I AM ALIVE!!!That is the 1st thing I said when I woke from surery! LOL.Just wanted to give my update.I do feel like i have been beaten with a baseball bat!! I LOVE my boobs!! He was able to remove 40cc fom each implant....I wanted them a little smaller.I am hoping my belly is just swollen :roll: My Doctor and nurses were WONDERFUL!!!Anyway we just got home so I need to get organized and take some more Drugs!LOL Thanks for all the prayers...Amy

I posted some pictures on my makemeheal link

Wow!!! You look great Amy!!!! Nice manicure too, LOL. You are obviously an organized person if you can pull that off along with the plastic surgery. Your results are very inspiring. I can't wait to see the progression over time.

Amy:

How inspirational! You look fabulous. Congratulations. Now take a rest and give yourself time to heal.

Take care and thanks for sharing your pics.

Sue

Amy,

you look fabulous!! so glad that you woke up .. :thumbdown: that is still one of my fears...

the girls look great and your tummy... OMG!!! wow!

Glad you came through alright!! Get some rest!

Amy: I think I'll say something like, "I am live, too!" I'm counting on it. Checked out your pictures and you look wonderful. It's getting me excited to get it done! How long were you in surgery? Are you surpised that it was only 4 pounds of skin? Rest and enjoy your pain meds!

Amy: I think I'll say something like, "I am live, too!" I'm counting on it. Checked out your pictures and you look wonderful. It's getting me excited to get it done! How long were you in surgery? Are you surpised that it was only 4 pounds of skin? Rest and enjoy your pain meds!

LOL! That was my bigest fear was dying on the table so needles to say I was very happy when I was "Alive".My surgery took almost 6hrs.He also took 2lbs of fat off of each thigh.Of coarse my scales are saying I am heavier than before I went under.I knew better but was just curious.Now it is just sit and wait for the swelling to go down!

Two pounds of each thigh?! Wow! I bet they could get more off my thighs! It's amazing what they can do. Does the lipo hurt worse than the TT? That's what Nina from England says? Glad you're doing well.

Two pounds of each thigh?! Wow! I bet they could get more off my thighs! It's amazing what they can do. Does the lipo hurt worse than the TT? That's what Nina from England says? Glad you're doing well.

Actually my lipo does not hurt at all,he injects lidocaine when he lipos so they are still numb.My boobs and MR is what hurts the worse.It is just very hard to move and get comfortable with the lack of using my stomach or arm muscles.I am trying to take my meds round the clock.As long as I have someone to help with the kids,why hurt:huh2:

yikes, i can imagine how difficult it is not being able to use your tummy OR your arms...

i agree - take all the meds you can while the kiddos are being taken care of